"I had no need to take any risks; both Ferraris were out of the points," said Hamilton, who added that leading by seven points he was "quite happy."

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Tony Schumacher increased his top-fuel points lead after many Countdown contenders fell early in the O'Reilly NHRA Mid-South Nationals at Millington, Tenn.

Tim Wilkerson and Mike Edwards joined Schumacher in the winner's circle with three races remaining in the NHRA Powerade Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Wilkerson won in funny car and Edwards in pro stock.